


Strawberries, Pepper, Balsamic & Basil
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Strawberries are taken to a new level when paired with fresh black pepper!
Author: My Delicious Blog
Recipe type: Fruit
Cuisine: Fruit
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 quart fresh strawberries (about 2 cups sliced)
- 1 Tb. granulated sugar (you could also use brown sugar or honey)
- 1 Tb. balsamic vinegar
- Several grinds fresh black pepper
- 4-6 basil leaves, thinly sliced (chiffonade)
Whipped Ricotta
- 1 c. whole milk ricotta
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1 Tb. heavy cream
- Pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- About 30 minutes prior to serving, rinse, pat dry and hull the berries then slice or cut into bite-sized pieces and place in a medium mixing bowl; cover and set aside.
- Prepare whipped ricotta by placing all ingredients into a mixer or blender and mixing on high until well combined and 'fluffy'. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- About 15 minutes before serving, add sugar to berries and stir. Allow to sit at room temperature about 10 minutes, then sprinkle with balsamic vinegar and mix to combine.
- Just before serving, mix in black pepper and basil and top with Whipped Ricotta.
Notes
You can also use part-skim ricotta -- the taste will still be delicious, but the texture will be slightly grainy.
No doubt delicious! I see you’re into the whipped ricotta thing, too… I’m obsessed. So much more dessert-like than yogurt. I can’t wait to try it with strawberries & balsamic & basil. yum.
I just knew you would like whipped ricotta 🙂
This sounds like an exciting strawberry adventure. Honestly anything with whipped ricotta topping has to be fantastic.
You’re so right, Wendy 🙂
I tried this recipe last night after running out to Detwiler’s for some fresh Strawberries. What a taste explosion for the mouth. I would never have in a million years thought of adding black pepper to strawberries, and the balsamic and basil… wow! Thanks for sharing Nicile.
Glad you liked it Joe! I love it when folks enjoy something new 🙂
It made the perfect dessert for the homemade navy bean soup Sandi made this week from the leftover ham bone from Easter Sunday : )
Ooh, navy bean soup is one of my faves!